97 XR4001997 XR400


1997 XR400 Bike Specifications:

Engine: 397cc dry-sump four-stroke engine
Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVCC) for  maximum combustion efficiency and horsepower.

High-efficiency oil cooler supplements the cooling  effect of the oil-carrying frame and the large cylinder  head fins.

Gear-driven counterbalancer for engine smoothness.

Dual intake and exhaust ports

Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner

Bore and Stroke: 85 x 70mm

Compression Ratio: 9.3:1

Valve Train: SOHC; four-valve RFVC

Carb - 36mm piston-valve

Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance

Suspension Front: 43mm Showa cartridge leading-axle fork with 18-way compression and 12-way rebound  damping adjustability  11.0 inches travel.

Suspension Rear: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 16-position compression and  16-position rebound damping adjustability  11.8 inches travel.

Transmission: Five-speed

Brakes Front: Single disc with twin-piston caliper

Brakes Rear: Single disc

Tires Front: 80/100-21

Rear: 110/100-18

Wheelbase: 56.1 inches

Seat Height: 36.6 inches

Ground Clearance: 12.2 inches

Dry Weight:  256.8 pounds

Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve

Color: White

Other Info:  n/a


New for 1997:

Only cosmetics and minor bugfixes that I am aware.